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This summer we are back in full swing!
Join us for Paideia Summer Camp 2022.
The Paideia Summer Camp will offer a full-day camp and aftercare this summer. Our traditional camp offers a wide variety of enriching indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 3-14. Campers will register and be grouped by grade (Pre-K, rising Kindergarten/1st grade, grades 2-6, and 7th/8th.) All programming will be age-appropriate and tailored to campers' respective interests and abilities.
Paideia Summer Camp
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4pm.
Aftercare will be offered from 4 - 5 p.m. daily.
Week 1: June 13 - 17
Week 2: June 20 - 24
Week 3: June 27 - July 1
Week 4: July 5 - 8 (short week)
Week 5: July 11 - 15
Fees:
Mini Camp: $175/week ($140 the week of July 4)
Paideia Camp: $375/week ($300 the week of July 4)
Aftercare: $75/week.
Sports Camps being offered:
Volleyball
Boy’s Basketball
Girl’s Basketball
Dates TBA on registration day.
All Camps Below Run June 13 - July 15
(Except Sports Camps)
No camp July 4
Mini Camp (for the younger children)
(Ages 3, 4, and 5) - A half-day program.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Mini Campers ages 3 - 5 years old: $175/week.
More Information About Mini Camp
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and crafts, creative movement, sports, music, storytelling, cooperative games, music and limited water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini Campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
In order to ensure a rewarding experience for your child, there is limited enrollment for this camp program.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 7th. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers or training pants.
The program provides a camp T-shirt. Campers should bring a water bottle. Please label all personal items.
Mini Campers should be dropped off no earlier than 8:30am and must be picked up by 12:00pm. Mini Camp will be held at the Paideia Half Day building.
Betwixt & Between Camp
Specially designed for children entering kindergarten and first grade.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Betwixt and Between Camp for rising kindergarten and first grade: $375/week
Aftercare is available from 4 - 5 p.m. for an additional $75/week.
More Information About Betwixt & Between Camp
Your child's day is centered in a self-contained classroom with experienced teachers and college or high school age assistants. In order to ensure a rewarding experience for your child, there is limited enrollment for this camp.
The camp day offers your Betwixt & Betweener a variety of choices, all within the same comfortable classroom surroundings. Activities on any day include art, cooperative indoor and outdoor games, floor time, circle time, storytelling, and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day's activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on our recently renovated playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and towel. Please label all personal items.
*Campers must bring a lunch, a hearty morning and afternoon snack, and a water bottle.
PiCamp
Specially designed for children entering the second and third grades.
8:30 a.m - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
PiCamp Rising 2nd and 3rd grades: $375.00/week.
Aftercare is available from 4 - 5 p.m. for an additional $75/week.
More Information About PiCamp
Your child's day is centered in a self-contained classroom with experienced teachers and college or high school age assistants. In order to ensure a rewarding experience for your child, there is limited enrollment for this camp.
The camp day offers the PiCamp Camper a variety of choices, all within the same comfortable classroom surroundings. Activities on any day may include art, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, circle time, storytelling, music, and building activities.. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day's activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. In order to follow COVID-19 protocols, water play on the newly renovated playground and campus green will be limited but available, so be sure to pack a swimsuit and towel! All children must have their own water bottle. Please label all personal items.
The program provides a camp T-shirt.Campers must bring a morning snack, a lunch, and an afternoon snack. We stay very busy and our campers will need their energy!
Please always bring a water bottle and label all personal items.
Campers should be dropped off as close to 8:30 a.m. as possible at the 1509 building.
Python Camp
Specially designed for students entering the fourth and fifth grades.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Python Camp: rising 4-5th graders: $375.00/week.
Aftercare is available from 4 - 5 p.m. for an additional $75/week.
More Information About Python Camp
Your child will be assigned to a camp homeroom by age groupings. The homeroom lead counselors are experienced teachers and their assistants are college or high school aged students.
Your camper's day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also who they will eat their lunch with. The camp day is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions.
Each day your Python will have the opportunity to create their schedule by choosing from a menu of morning and afternoon activities being offered. Pythons choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers might include arts and handicrafts, dramatic play/writing scripts, cooperative outdoor games, indoor gymnasium games, simple coding programs, board games/cards, Lego/building projects, reading room, and more. Special weekly events will also be scheduled.
The program provides a camp T-shirt.
Campers must provide a mid-morning snack, a lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack. Our campers are very busy and will need their energy! Please always bring a water bottle and label all personal items.
Campers should be dropped off as close to 8:30 a.m. as possible at the 1509 building.
Constrictor Camp
Specially designed for students entering the sixth grade.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Constrictors Camp: rising 6th graders: $375.00/week.
Aftercare is available from 4 - 5 p.m. for an additional $75/week.
More Information About Constrictor Camp
Your child will be assigned to a camp homeroom. The homeroom lead counselors are experienced teachers and their assistants are college or high school aged students.
Your camper's day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also who they will eat their lunch with. The camp day is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions.
Each day your Constrictor will have the opportunity to create their schedule by choosing from a menu of morning and afternoon activities being offered. Constrictors choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers might include arts and handicrafts, dramatic play/writing scripts, cooperative outdoor games, indoor gymnasium games, simple coding programs, board games/cards, Lego/building projects, reading room, and more. Special weekly events will also be scheduled.
The program provides a camp T-shirt.
Campers must provide a mid-morning snack, a lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack. Our campers are very busy and will need their energy! Please always bring a water bottle and label all personal items.
Campers should be dropped off as close to 8:30 a.m. as possible at the 1509 building.
Amp
Specially designed day for rising 7th and 8th graders.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Amp: rising 7th and 8th graders: $375/ week
Aftercare is available from 4 - 5 p.m. for an additional $75/week.
More Information About Amp
Each day your Amper will have the opportunity to schedule their day by choosing morning and afternoon activities based on their own unique interests.
Their day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also who they will eat their lunch with. The day is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for Ampers might include art activities, cooperative indoor and outdoor games, coding, theater/ playwriting, gymnasium sports and other options based on student interests.
The program provides a Paideia Amp T-shirt.
Ampers must provide a mid-morning snack, lunch and a mid-afternoon snack. Please bring a water bottle and label all personal items.
This special program is sure to be stimulating and offer plenty of summer fun and new friendships! Amp is held on the Junior High end of campus.
Ampers should be dropped off as close to 8:30am as possible. Drop off is at the Junior High building.
Ampers should be dropped off as close to 8:30 a.m. as possible at the Python Hall.
Sports Camps
Pi Hoops League
June 4 - July 9 (6 sessions)
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: Co-ed, 5-9 years old
Price: $225
Paideia School Gymnasium on campus
More Information About Pi Hoops League
The new Pi Hoops League is a co-ed basketball league for ages 5-9. Each Saturday, the players will have skill training for 30 minutes, team practice for 30 minutes, and end the session in a game against another team in their age group. Participants will have a great time playing basketball, and they will also get fundamental coaching that will last a lifetime.
Paideia has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks as a part of their Jr. Hawks program. With the Hawks partnership, the participants in the league will have the opportunity to play a game during halftime of an actual Hawks game!
Pi Hoops League/Jr. Hawks program includes:
- An electronic ticket voucher for two tickets to select Hawks home games.
- A team t-shirt.
- Paideia basketball discount ticket option that offers league participants, friends, and family the Jr. Hawks League discount for Hawks home games.
The coaches for the league are players from the Paideia varsity boy's and girl's basketball teams, Coach Eddie Johnson, Coach Phillip Harper, and Coach Jay Jones.
Coach Eddie's Boys Basketball Camp
June 6 - 10
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 13 (Grades K - 8)
Price: $275
Paideia School Gymnasium on campus
Coach Moe's Girls' Basketball Camp
July 18 - 22
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: 5-13 (K - 8th grade)
Price: $275
More Information About Coach Moe's Girls' Basketball Camp
Time to lace up your sneakers and join us for our girl's basketball camp at Paideia, July 19-22! This camp is designed specifically for girls who want to learn the game and develop skills to become better basketball players.
The Python Coaches and Varsity girls players will be on hand to demonstrate and instruct not only the basics but also more advanced areas for our older campers.
Areas of emphasis include shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. Campers will be divided by age and skill level to ensure the best experience for each camper.
It will be four full days of skills stations, scrimmages, skills contests, and even a talent show. Please make sure your camper brings a lunch and a water bottle each day.
Awards will be handed out at the end of camp, and each camper will receive a t-shirt.
For more information or questions please contact:
Coach Monique “Moe” Dawson
704-451-3095 or Dawson.Monique@paideiaschool.org
Coach Eddie's Boys' Basketball Camp
July 12 - 15
Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 13 (Grades K - 8)
Price: $275
More About Coach Eddie's Boys' Basketball Camp
Paideia Basketball Camp features quality fundamental instruction and specializes in individual attention in all phases of the game of basketball. All participants will learn the skills that will build the foundation for success in basketball. Campers are organized by age group and will participate in daily skills contests and league games. The camp closes on Friday with a league tournament. The goal of our camp is to provide every camper with a fun-filled atmosphere and the basic skills necessary to play basketball. We emphasize fundamentals. Every camper will be shown what to practice and more importantly, how to practice. Each camper will receive a great deal of individual attention. We want each and every camper to be and feel like a better player when the week is over!
Coach Eddie Johnson has been coaching high school basketball for 16 years, three years as a head JV coach, and 13 years as a head varsity coach. In those 16 years, his programs have won two Georgia State Championships, one State Championship runner-up, three Region Championships, two Region runner-ups, four Final-Four appearances, six Elite Eight appearances, and 11 Sweet Sixteen appearances. He has helped produce three NBA athletes, 4four overseas athletes, and over 23 collegiate athletes.
Camp is held at the Paideia School campus gymnasium
CoEd Summer Volleyball Camp AM/PM
June 6-10, 9-12 p.m.
June 13-17, 4-7 p.m.
Ages: Students entering the 1st grade through the 8th grade.
Cost: $200
More About CoEd Summer Volleyball Camp
This volleyball camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning players.
This camp will focus on the improvement of basic skills including hitting, passing, serving, setting and blocking and fitness training.
This camp will provide players time for skill development that often can't take place during the volleyball season.
Players must wear non-marking sneakers and bring a water bottle. Water will be provided. Knee pads are not required but recommended. All players will receive a t-shirt.
For specific questions or additional information please email Artan Agolli agolli.artan@paideiaschool.org
CoEd Ultimate Frisbee Camp
June 6 - 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: 10-14
Cost: $275
Summer Camp Registration is now CLOSED.
If your child is a current student or attending Paideia in the fall and you wish to contact summer camp, please email summercamp@paideiaschool.org directly.
Health and Safety Protocols
The Paideia Summer Camp will continue to follow the CDC-recommended health and safety protocols the school has been strictly following during the academic year. We constantly monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and will make any necessary updates to our protocols, procedures, and programming as federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations change.
- June 3-6
- June 8-12
- June 15-19
- June 22-26
- June 29 - July 2
- July 6-10
- July 13-17
- July 20-24
- July 27-31
- Aug 3-7
June 3-6
Boys & Girls Volleyball Camp
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Grade 6 - 12
Price: $200
The volleyball camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning boys and girls.
The camp will focus on the improvement of basic skills including hitting, passing, serving, setting and blocking and fitness training. The camp will provide players time for skill development that often can't take place during the volleyball season.
All players will receive a t-shirt.
For specific questions or additional information please email Artan Agolli at agolli.artan@paideiaschool.org.
June 8-12
Paideia School Ultimate Camp for Boys & Girls
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Age: 10 - 14
Price: $275
(Drop off and pick up at Python Park – 1201 Clarendon Ave. Avondale Estates GA 30002)
Michael Baccarini, Paideia teacher, coach and USA Ultimate Hall of Fame member will be directing a fun and challenging 1 week-long camp focused on this popular fast-action team sport.
The first half of each daily session will involve fun activities that develop disc and ultimate-specific game skills. The second half will concentrate on putting those skills into action through a variety of scrimmage formats.
Technical, tactical and teamwork skills are a focus throughout the camp, with particular emphasis on what makes ultimate unique - "Spirit of the Game." That is, Ultimate is self-officiated so builds character through its high regard for mutual respect between competitors, teammates and opponents alike.
Each participant will receive a Paideia Ultimate Camp disc and t-shirt (please provide size when registering – available in Youth M, L, XL and Men’s & Women’s S, M and L). Cleats are recommended and participants should bring a water bottle, snack and a lunch. Note: Optional pizza and ice cream sundaes provided on Friday.
The camp will be held at Paideia’s off-campus sports facility, Python Park, located at 1201 Clarendon Ave. Avondale Estates GA 30002. Please drop campers off at and pick up directly from this location.
For specific questions or additional information please email Michael Baccarini at baccarini.michael@paideiaschool.org.
Boys & Girls Volleyball Camp
4 - 6 p.m.
Grade 6 - 12
Price: $200
The volleyball camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning boys and girls.
The camp will focus on the improvement of basic skills including hitting, passing, serving, setting and blocking and fitness training. The camp will provide players time for skill development that often can't take place during the volleyball season.
All players will receive a t-shirt.
For specific questions or additional information please email Artan Agolli at agolli.artan@paideiaschool.org.
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
June 15-19
Girls' Basketball Camp
Monday through Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NO CAMP FRIDAY, June 19
Age 5 - 13
Price: $200
Time to lace up your sneakers and join us for our all-girls basketball camp at Paideia on June 15-18. The camp is designed specifically for girls who want to learn the game and develop skills to become better basketball players.
The Python coaches and varsity girls players will be on hand to demonstrate and instruct not only the basics, but also more advanced areas for our older campers.
Areas of emphasis include shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. Campers will be divided by age and skill level to ensure the best experience for each camper.
It will be four full days of skills stations, scrimmages, skills contests, and even a talent show. Please make sure your camper brings a lunch and a water bottle each day. We’ll have a snack station where they can purchase items throughout the day.
Awards will be handed out at the end of camp, and each camper will receive a t-shirt. Camp will end on June 18 at 12:30 p.m. after our awards ceremony!
For more information or questions please contact
Coach Monique “Moe” Dawson
704-451-3095 or Dawson.Monique@paideiaschool.org
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
June 22-26
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
June 29 - July 2
(No camp on July 3)
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
July 6-10
Math Camp
9:00 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: rising 4-6 Grade (Paideia students only)
Price: $250.00
Location: Paideia campus
Instructor: Brian Eames
LIMITED CLASS SIZE
Start next year right with a week of drilling down in math:
Focused and fun, review old concepts and check out what is coming. A great way for Paideia students to stay sharp and have fun, too.
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
July 13-17
Math Camp
9:00 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: rising 4-6 Grade (Paideia students only)
Price: $250.00
Location: Paideia campus
Instructor: Brian Eames
LIMITED CLASS SIZE
Start next year right with a week of drilling down in math:
Focused and fun, review old concepts and check out what is coming. A great way for Paideia students to stay sharp and have fun, too.
July 20-24
Chess Camp for Girls and Boys
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Grade: Rising Grade 1 - 6
Location: Paideia School Campus
Price: $330
Experienced chess players or beginners will spend the week learning and training with two of Georgia's best, Carlos Perdomo and Jim Mundy.
Students will participate in strategic lectures, practice drills, and play in several types of tournaments, including regular, blitz, and bughouse. Chances to play/work with instructors will be numerous. Handouts for home study will be provided for the students.
Players will need to bring lunch and at least one snack.
For additional information contact Carlos Perdomo at info@chessatlanta.com or 770-845-0890. Or visit www.chessatlanta.com.
Theater Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up (you may drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.)
Grade: 1 - 3
Location: Python Hall & Black Box Theater
Class max: 20 children
Price: $345
(Costumes, props and snack provided)
Pick Up: 4 p.m. Carpool woodchips in front of the Elementary Library (Python Hall)
Come join us for a week of Theatre Camp! This camp will be geared towards rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. We will be exploring improvisation, presentation, diction, projection, musical theatre and team building exercises. We will also be taking a closer look into children's musical productions and expose children to some musical numbers in productions such as "Matilda" "Annie" and "The Sound of Music"
Our goals are to provide training that inspires creative thinking, self-confidence, effective communication skills, fluid movement and vocal control. Both camp instructors are Paideia teachers with a background in both the performing arts and in teaching this age group. We’ll culminate with a final performance July 24, at 3:30 p.m. Cost of costumes and props are included in the weekly tuition. Please bring a healthy lunch. A snack will be provided.
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m. will be spent in the classroom with improv games, vocal practice and script memorizing.
- 12-3:30 p.m. will be spent in the Black Box Theater rehearsing.
Please e-mail oliver.sanidia paideiaschool.org if you have a child who is passionate about theater but there are financial restraints. There may be limited scholarships available.
July 27-31
Theater Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up (you may drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.)
Grade: 1 - 3
Location: Python Hall & Black Box Theater
Class max: 20 children
Price: $345
(Costumes, props and snack provided)
Pick Up: 4 p.m. Carpool woodchips in front of the Elementary Library (Python Hall)
Come join us for a week of Theatre Camp! This camp will be geared towards rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. We will be exploring improvisation, presentation, diction, projection, musical theatre and team building exercises. We will also be taking a closer look into children's musical productions and expose children to some musical numbers in productions such as "Matilda" "Annie" and "The Sound of Music"
Our goals are to provide training that inspires creative thinking, self-confidence, effective communication skills, fluid movement and vocal control. Both camp instructors are Paideia teachers with a background in both the performing arts and in teaching this age group. We’ll culminate with a final performance July 31, at 3:30 p.m. Cost of costumes and props are included in the weekly tuition. Please bring a healthy lunch. A snack will be provided.
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m. will be spent in the classroom with improv games, vocal practice and script memorizing.
- 12-3:30 p.m. will be spent in the Black Box Theater rehearsing.
Please e-mail oliver.sanidia paideiaschool.org if you have a child who is passionate about theater but there are financial restraints. There may be limited scholarships available.
Aug 3-7
Beginner/Intermediate Robotics Workshop
9 - 11 a.m.
Grade: Rising 6 -9
Class size: 6-10
Price: $225
This robotics camp offers a variety of opportunities for students to enjoy designing and coding simple robots. Offerings may include birdbrain robotics using Arduinos and arts and craft construction, intro to coding using a VEX robot, Makey-Makey kits, Meccano robots, and more.
Whether you have some experience or none, there is a place for you in this super fun workshop!
REGISTRATION (due Mon., Jun. 29):
- Email Jen Leon (leon.jen@paideiaschool.org) with name of student, grade (2020-21 school year), and description of any past experience with robotics or coding (none required).
- Send the registration *fee of $225 (checks payable Paideia School) to:
Paideia School
Robotics Workshop
c/o Jen Leon
1509 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
*If minimum enrollment is not met, you will be notified by Tuesday, June 30 and issued a refund.
**Registration not confirmed until check received.
Paideia Student Math Workshop
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Grade: Rising 9
Space is limited, so register early!
Price: $225
This is an optional workshop that will offer students an opportunity to wake up their math brains from summer break. It is primarily intended for rising grade 9. In addition to a thorough math review, it will offer them a stress-free opportunity to experience a taste of being in the high school. It is not a requirement for success in math in the upcoming year. To discuss the workshop in more detail, please contact Jen Leon at leon.jen@paideiaschool.org.
REGISTRATION (due Mon., Jun. 29):
Email Jen Leon at leon.jen@paideiaschool.org with the following information:
- Student name
- Parent(s) name
- Phone
- Last math course and teacher
- Next math course recommendation
- Any important background information regarding learning
Send the registration *fee of $225 (checks payable Paideia School) to:
Paideia School
Summer Math Workshop
c/o Jen Leon
1509 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
*Financial aid recipients, contact Nancy Isom at isom.nancy@paideiaschool.org for percentage awarded toward registration fee.
“Play is a central component in children's mental growth. Play helps children make meaning in their world, it helps them learn about themselves, and…it helps them learn how to get along with others.”
- Roberta Mchnick-Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Diane Eyer
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Questions?
Paideia Summer Camp Counselor in Training Program (CIT)
What is this program about?
- To provide individuals ages 12 - 14 opportunities to demonstrate maturity, patience, responsibility and leadership skills.
- To provide participants training/mentoring in being a future (Paideia) Summer Camp Counselor.
Who can apply?
Paideia students who will be 12 yrs old by June 1, 2022 - 14 yrs old.
Training Fee?
$175 per week
How can you apply?
- All Counselors in Training (CIT) must request an application from Kirsty Lubicz-Nawrocka at summercamp@paideiaschool.org
- Applicants will be contacted for an interview.
- Spaces are limited - it is important to indicate the weeks you are interested in.